Cryptologic linguist are tasked with monitoring, collection, transcription, and translation of intercepted target communications.
Duties include installation and operation of receiving, recording, and associated power equipment; cryptologic linguist search for, monitor, record, translate, and report designated foreign voice transmissions. Linguists also maintain records concerning operational and technical characteristics of targeted communications. Finally linguistic analysts develop and maintain working aids as required and supervise or assist in the installation and operation of applicable signals collection and analysis facilities.